English in the world : history, diversity, change /
English in the world : history, diversity, change /
edited by Philip Seargeant and Joan Swann.
- Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge/Open University, 2012.
- iv, 376 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
- Worlds of English .
Includes bibliographical references (pp.349-350) and index.
English in the world today -- A National language -- A Colonial language -- A Global language -- English and Englishes -- English and other languages -- Variation and change in English.
Examines the English language as it has developed through history and is used across the globe today. The first half of the book outlines the history of the language from its fifth-century roots through its development as a national, a colonial, and now a global language. In the second half, the focus shifts to the diversity of the language today."--Back cover.
9780415674218 (pbk.)
English language--Globalization
English language--Variation
English language--History
English language--Foreign countries
PE1073 / En3 2012
Includes bibliographical references (pp.349-350) and index.
English in the world today -- A National language -- A Colonial language -- A Global language -- English and Englishes -- English and other languages -- Variation and change in English.
Examines the English language as it has developed through history and is used across the globe today. The first half of the book outlines the history of the language from its fifth-century roots through its development as a national, a colonial, and now a global language. In the second half, the focus shifts to the diversity of the language today."--Back cover.
9780415674218 (pbk.)
English language--Globalization
English language--Variation
English language--History
English language--Foreign countries
PE1073 / En3 2012